Ably
Ably adverb - In a skillful or expert manner.
Usage example: ably maneuvered the boat up to the dock
Deftly
Deftly adverb - In a skillful or expert manner.
Usage example: the company spokesperson deftly sidestepped the investigative reporter's questions
Ably is a synonym for deftly in skilfully topic. You can use "Ably" instead an adverb "Deftly", if it concerns topics such as skillfully, cleverly, artfully, astutely. popular alternative
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